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Forest Admin vs ToolJet
Both stand on internal tools software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Forest Admin brings operational workflows, direct data access, and audit controls into a backend deployed in customer infrastructure. Check plan limits and how user identities are counted when evaluating pricing.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
Choose ToolJet if your team needs internal business applications with data connections, workflow automation, and role controls, or needs an on-premise deployment option. Look elsewhere if the Cloud Free limits are too small or you need a paid plan below $23 per builder per month.
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| Forest Admin | ToolJet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $499 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 18 |
| Maker | Not published | ToolJet |
| Website | forest.app | tooljet.com |
| On internal tools software | #7 of 26 | #3 of 26 |
Forest Admin: what it does well
- Supports multi-step workflows and human review gates.
- Human and AI users share role-based permissions.
- Connectors include databases and REST and GraphQL APIs.
- Free 30-day trial is listed.
- Sandbox includes up to 2 users and 2 datasources.
What to know first
- Starter includes 7 users, then charges $60/user.
- Professional costs $2,199 a month.
- Enterprise starts at $5,999 a month.
- Pricing counts humans, agents, and external users as identities.
ToolJet: what it does well
- AI drafts apps from plain-language requests and links components to queries.
- Workflow automation handles syncing, approvals, scheduled jobs, and notifications.
- Offers 100+ native connectors and REST or gRPC endpoint support.
- Includes a PostgreSQL-based no-code table editor in each workspace.
- Lists SAML, OIDC, LDAP, role permissions, and audit logs.
What to know first
- Cloud Free is limited to 2 builders, 50 end users, 10 apps, and 100 AI credits.
- Paid cloud plans start at $23 per builder per month.
- Free and Basic cloud support is through Slack community support.
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